The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 21,400
€ 25,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.03 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
29 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
422 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
422 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
